EA trims Battlefield teams after record-breaking launch

Electronic Arts confirmed layoffs across Battlefield studios Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive after Battlefield 6’s record launch (EA called it the biggest in franchise history with seven million copies sold in three days), though the company did not disclose numbers. EA said the changes are to better align teams with what matters to the community and that it will continue investing in the franchise, highlighting the ongoing volatility of live-service shooters and broader industry context like EA’s ongoing buyout and related leadership changes.